FDS
Factset Research Systems
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- Financial Services
- NYSE: FDS
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 29, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.05%
Payout ratio: 28.5%
Factset Research Systems's last dividend of $1.16 per share was on May 29, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $4.46 per share, the stock yields 2.04%. The latest FDS payout of $1.16 marks a dividend growth of 5%.
FDS dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Factset Research Systems Dividend yield
FDS has a dividend yield of 2.04% which is above the industry and its peers average but below the Financial Services sector average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 2.59%, Factset Research Systems's dividend yield is 21% lower. The historical 5-year average of FDS's dividend yield is 1.0%, which is below the current yield.
FDS Dividend history
Factset Research Systems has a history of paying dividends since 1999. Our records of FDS show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 6% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 48% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 104%.
Factset Research Systems Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | $1.16 | 1.82% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $1.1 | 2.03% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $1.1 | 1.57% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $1.1 | 1.15% |
| May 30, 2025 | $1.1 | 0.92% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $1.04 | 0.9% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $1.04 | 0.84% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $1.04 | 0.96% |
| May 31, 2024 | $1.04 | 0.98% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $0.98 | 0.84% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | $0.98 | 0.84% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | $0.98 | 0.86% |
| May 30, 2023 | $0.98 | 0.94% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | $0.89 | 0.85% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | $0.89 | 0.78% |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $0.89 | 0.78% |
| May 27, 2022 | $0.89 | 0.86% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $0.82 | 0.81% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | $0.82 | 0.69% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | $0.82 | 0.84% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.82 | 0.94% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.77 | 1.05% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | $0.77 | 0.94% |
| Aug 28, 2020 | $0.77 | 0.84% |
| May 28, 2020 | $0.77 | 0.97% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.72 | 1.03% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.72 | 1.07% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.72 | 1% |
| May 30, 2019 | $0.72 | 0.95% |
| Feb 27, 2019 | $0.64 | 1.09% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.64 | 1.06% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.64 | 1.06% |
| May 30, 2018 | $0.64 | 1.15% |
| Feb 27, 2018 | $0.56 | 1.1% |
| Nov 29, 2017 | $0.56 | 1.1% |
| Aug 29, 2017 | $0.56 | 1.36% |
| May 26, 2017 | $0.56 | 1.27% |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $0.5 | 1.1% |
| Nov 28, 2016 | $0.5 | 1.21% |
| Aug 29, 2016 | $0.5 | 1.05% |
| May 26, 2016 | $0.5 | 1.16% |
| Feb 25, 2016 | $0.44 | 1.16% |
| Nov 25, 2015 | $0.44 | 1.01% |
| Aug 27, 2015 | $0.44 | 1.04% |
| May 27, 2015 | $0.44 | 0.97% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | $0.39 | 0.99% |
Factset Research Systems dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
FDS has a payout ratio of 28.5% which is higher than its peers average but lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 34%, Factset Research Systems's payout ratio is 16% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
FDS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDS Factset Research Systems Inc | 2.05% | $4.46 | 28.5% |
| MSCI MSCI Inc | 1.32% | $7.7 | 43.9% |
| MORN Morningstar Inc | 1.22% | $1.91 | 19.4% |
| FOXA Fox Corp | 1.15% | $0.56 | 14.5% |
| MCO Moodys Corp | 0.89% | $3.94 | 28.1% |
| NWSA News Corp | 0.8% | $0.2 | 10% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Factset Research Systems pay a dividend?
Yes, Factset Research Systems has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. FDS has been paying dividends since 1999.
When was FDS's last dividend?
Factset Research Systems's last dividend ex-date was on May 29, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.16 per share.
How much dividend does Factset Research Systems pay (per share)?
On an annual basis FDS pays $4.46 per share.
What is Factset Research Systems's dividend yield?
Factset Research Systems's current dividend yield is 2.04%.
How often does Factset Research Systems pay dividends?
Factset Research Systems has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Factset Research Systems's dividend payout ratio?
Factset Research Systems's dividend payout ratio is 28.5%.
Does Factset Research Systems pay a good dividend?
Factset Research Systems's dividend yield is below the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.